This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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PRIMROSE as a word: A flowering plant of the genus Primula; Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.
PRIMROSE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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